Theatre Orderly

About the role

Salary range: $32.02 - $34.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Theatre Orderly is responsible for assisting with the transportation of patients throughout the hospital pre and post surgery. Assisting nurses and doctors with manual handling of patients, setting up and cleaning of medical equipment and medical gases. All transport will be onsite across both Townsville Mater Hospitals

• Attending regular staff meetings and trainings
• Patient transfers and delivering excellent customer service and patient care
• Perform required tasks under the direction of medical and nursing staff.
• Equipment auditing
• Clean contaminated equipment and other used items as required.
• Assist with basic patient care as requested under supervision of nursing staff.
• Transporting linen between the laundry and clinical areas. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A high level of understanding of infection control procedures and processes
• Experience working as an Orderly within a hospital setting (desirable not essential)
• Effective communication and ability to understand instructions
• Effective organisational skills and time management
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrates correct techniques of patient lifting, moving and transportation.
• Physically fit and enjoy a fast-paced working environment

Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Tuesday 18th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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